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A piper's role during a funeral service of any faith is extremely deep and magnanimous. For hundreds of years pipers have performed at funerals for heads of state, royalty, veterans and beloved family members. As music is the universal communicator, the sound of the pipes is tremendously distinct and can evoke emotions from deep within.

Bay State Pipers are professional bagpipers who specialize in funeral services and would be privileged to honour the memory of your loved one through music. Our extensive experience and repertoire award us the ability to personalize our services to best suit your wishes. If you have never used a bagpiper for a funeral service, or are unfamiliar with the practices of pipers the following format is most suitable.

1. Piper plays as the funeral procession arrives at church, as the casket is taken into church, and guests enter.
2. Piper plays as casket is taken to hearse and as guests return to their vehicles.
3. Piper plays as guests gather at the cemetery.
4. Piper to play Amazing Grace or requested tune after graveside benediction.

There are also many hymns suitable for the pipes. Some of which include: Holy, Holy, Holy; The Water is Wide; Amazing Grace; I Heard the Voice of Jesus and The Doxology.